2016 UH International Students Presentation
On March 11, 2016 Andrew H. Gee is speaking at a presentation on immigration issues for international students at the University of Houston. See presentation below. Want to sign up to our newsletter? Click here to download: http://www.gzimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160311-UH-Intl-Students.pptx
2016 UH International Students Presentation
On March 11, 2016 Andrew H. Gee is speaking at a presentation on immigration issues for international students at the University of Houston. See presentation below. [gravityform id=6 title=false description=false]
2016 IMMIGRATION SEMINAR
Topics to be discussed include: H-1B overview – Compliance focusing on Public Access Files Alternates to the H-1B Employment Based Green Card Recruitment When: March 3, 2016, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: San Felipe Plaza, 5847 San Felipe St., 2nd Floor Conference Center, Houston, Texas 77057 Price: Free! Earn 2 credit hours “The use […]
Meet Emma, the USCIS Virtual Assistant
Hello, Emma. While it is not Siri or Watson, USCIS has unveiled an attempt at modernization named “Emma.” Emma is a virtual assistant that allows customers to quickly find information about the immigration process on the USCIS website. Simply type a question and you will receive an answer in plain English and be directed to […]
National Interest Waiver Webinar
10 Tips for your NIW Application Are you or somebody you know an individual of exceptional ability in the Sciences, Arts or Business? Or an advanced degree professional? Then check out our Webinar! NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER WEBINAR The national interest waiver (NIW) is for aliens of exceptional ability in sciences, arts or business and […]
I-485 Filing Dates: DOS Visa Bulletin vs. USCIS Determination
Effective this month, the monthly Visa Bulletin from the DOS contains two charts, one listing Application Final Action Dates (“Final Action Dates”) and the other listing Dates for Filing Applications (“Filing Dates”). The Final Action Dates are dates when applications for adjustment of status or immigrant visas may finally be approved/issued, while filing dates are […]
Backlog Expected as Department of State Recovers from System Failure
After more than a week of technical problems preventing issuance of visas, the Department of State (DOS) has announced that it is now mostly back online. The updated list of consulates that have been reconnected is available from the DOS website
Change in worksite location considered a substantial change of H-1B terms
In a recent decision the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS’) Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) ruled against an employer for not filing an amendment petition when it relocated the H-1B beneficiary to a different worksite. The Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC., is a precedent decision where the AAO held that the employer should have filed […]
I-9 Compliance at East West Bank Seminar
Harry Gee, Daniel Zhang, and Patrick O’Rourke recently gave a presentation on Immigration Options and I-9 Compliance with East West Bank. If you could not make it, check out the photograph and presentation below. Feel free to subscribe to our email list and we will invite you to the next one!
CBP Officials advise L visa holders to carry approvals
At a recent AILA CBP Liaison meeting, CBP officials reminded both L-1’s and L-2’s to carry copies of their approvals to ensure that they are granted status for the proper validity period, as well as to avoid delays when entering the U.S. This is consistent with the notation on an L1’s visa: Must present approved […]